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Sola GS, Costa MRN, Silva TA, Costa MRL, Souza RR, Peters LP, Carvalho CM, Silva BKA. Antimicrobial potential of extracts from leaves and culms of an Amazonian native bamboo. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e277199. [PMID: 38055582 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.277199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Antibiotics have shown less efficiency against resistance of pathogenic microorganisms. As a result, research centers have sought therapeutic alternatives against multidrug resistance of bacteria to antibiotics, one of which is using plant extracts. Bamboo extracts are used for several medicinal purposes. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial potential of hydroalcoholic extracts of culms and leaves of the species Guadua aff. lynnclarkiae on strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. We evaluated the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). Only the leaves of G. aff. lynnclarkiae showed a bactericidal effect for all tested strains with MBC ranging from 1.55 mg ml-1 to 25 mg ml-1. The culms had bacteriostatic action with MIC ranging from 1.55 mg ml-1 to 6.25 mg ml-1, and bactericidal action at the concentration of 6.25 mg ml-1 only for S. aureus. This study provides bases for the use of this Amazonian native bamboo in bioprospecting.
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- G S Sola
- Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Natureza, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência, Inovação e Tecnologia para a Amazônia, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência, Inovação e Tecnologia para a Amazônia, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência, Inovação e Tecnologia para a Amazônia, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência, Inovação e Tecnologia para a Amazônia, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e Desporto, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Natureza, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Natureza, Rio Branco, AC, Brasil
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Silva RM, Sperandio GH, da Silva AD, Okumura LL, da Silva RC, Moreira RPL, Silva TA. Electrochemically reduced graphene oxide films from Zn-C battery waste for the electrochemical determination of paracetamol and hydroquinone. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:273. [PMID: 37351644 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05858-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Contributing to the development of sustainable electroanalytical chemistry, electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ERGO) films obtained from residual graphite of discharged Zn-C batteries are proposed in this work. Graphite from the cathode of discarded Zn-C batteries was recovered and used in the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) by the modified Hummer's method. The quality of the synthesized GO was verified using different characterization methods (FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and TEM). GO films were deposited on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) by the drop coating method and then electrochemically reduced by cathodic potential scanning using cyclic voltammetry. The electrochemical features of the ERGO films were investigated using the ferricyanide redox probe, as well as paracetamol (PAR) and hydroquinone (HQ) molecules as model analytes. From the cyclic voltammetry assays, enhanced heterogeneous electron transfer rate constants (k0) were observed for all redox systems studied. In analytical terms, the ERGO-based electrode showed higher analytical sensitivity than the bare and GO-modified GCE. Using differential pulse voltammetry, wide linear response ranges and limits of detection of 0.14 μmol L-1 and 0.65 μmol L-1 were achieved for PAR and HQ, respectively. Furthermore, the proposed sensor was successfully applied to the determination of PAR and HQ in synthetic urine and tap water samples (recoveries close to 100%). The outstanding electrochemical and analytical properties of the proposed ERGO films are added to the very low cost of the raw material, being presented as a green-based alternative for the development of electrochemical (bio)sensors with unsophisticated resources.
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- Rafael Matias Silva
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil.
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Marangon BB, Magalhães IB, Pereira ASAP, Silva TA, Gama RCN, Ferreira J, Castro JS, Assis LR, Lorentz JF, Calijuri ML. Emerging microalgae-based biofuels: Technology, life-cycle and scale-up. Chemosphere 2023; 326:138447. [PMID: 36940833 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microalgae biomass is a versatile feedstock with a variable composition that can be submitted to several conversion routes. Considering the increasing energy demand and the context of third-generation biofuels, algae can fulfill the increasing global demand for energy with the additional benefit of environmental impact mitigation. While biodiesel and biogas are widely consolidated and reviewed, emerging algal-based biofuels such as biohydrogen, biokerosene, and biomethane are cutting-edge technologies in earlier stages of development. In this context, the present study covers their theoretical and practical conversion technologies, environmental hotspots, and cost-effectiveness. Scaling-up considerations are also addressed, mainly through Life Cycle Assessment results and interpretation. Discussions on the current literature for each biofuel directs researchers towards challenges such as optimized pretreatment methods for biohydrogen and optimized catalyst for biokerosene, besides encouraging pilot and industrial scale studies for all biofuels. While presenting studies for larger scales, biomethane still needs continuous operation results to consolidate the technology further. Additionally, environmental improvements on all three routes are discussed in light of life-cycle models, highlighting the ample research opportunities on wastewater-grown microalgae biomass.
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- B B Marangon
- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/n, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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Silva RM, da Silva AD, Camargo JR, de Castro BS, Meireles LM, Silva PS, Janegitz BC, Silva TA. Carbon Nanomaterials-Based Screen-Printed Electrodes for Sensing Applications. Biosensors (Basel) 2023; 13:bios13040453. [PMID: 37185528 PMCID: PMC10136782 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Electrochemical sensors consisting of screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) are recurrent devices in the recent literature for applications in different fields of interest and contribute to the expanding electroanalytical chemistry field. This is due to inherent characteristics that can be better (or only) achieved with the use of SPEs, including miniaturization, cost reduction, lower sample consumption, compatibility with portable equipment, and disposability. SPEs are also quite versatile; they can be manufactured using different formulations of conductive inks and substrates, and are of varied designs. Naturally, the analytical performance of SPEs is directly affected by the quality of the material used for printing and modifying the electrodes. In this sense, the most varied carbon nanomaterials have been explored for the preparation and modification of SPEs, providing devices with an enhanced electrochemical response and greater sensitivity, in addition to functionalized surfaces that can immobilize biological agents for the manufacture of biosensors. Considering the relevance and timeliness of the topic, this review aimed to provide an overview of the current scenario of the use of carbonaceous nanomaterials in the context of making electrochemical SPE sensors, from which different approaches will be presented, exploring materials traditionally investigated in electrochemistry, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon black, and those more recently investigated for this (carbon quantum dots, graphitic carbon nitride, and biochar). Perspectives on the use and expansion of these devices are also considered.
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- Rafael Matias Silva
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras 13600-970, SP, Brazil
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- Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Timóteo 35180-008, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras 13600-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil
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Silva TA, Lourencao BC, Dias da Silva A, Fatibello-Filho O. An electrochemical sensing platform based on carbon black and chitosan-stabilized platinum nanoparticles. Anal Methods 2023; 15:1077-1086. [PMID: 36752550 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01964g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The versatility of chitosan (Ch) biopolymer as a metallic nanoparticle stabilizing agent and excellent former of thin films on glassy carbon was explored in this work for the sustainable manufacture of novel electrochemical sensors based on carbon black (CB) and chitosan-stabilized platinum nanoparticles (Ch-PtNPs). Platinum nanoparticles highly stabilized by chitosan were easily synthesized at room temperature and characterized by HR-TEM, UV-vis, and voltammetry. Ch-PtNPs presented an average diameter of 2.7 nm, and typical voltammetric peaks of Pt in sulfuric acid medium were detected for films containing Ch-PtNPs. As a proof of concept, the CB-Ch-PtNP electrode was applied in the determination of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA). Pronounced electrocatalytic activity towards H2O2 reduction was observed in the presence of Ch-PtNPs in the films, guaranteeing the non-enzymatic determination of H2O2 by chronoamperometry, with a limit of detection of 10 μmol L-1. In the determination of BPA by differential pulse adsorptive anodic stripping voltammetry (DPAdASV), under optimal experimental conditions, a wide linear response range and a limit of detection at the nanomolar level (7.9 nmol L-1) were achieved. In addition, excellent repeatabilities of sensor response and sensor fabrication, and accuracy in the analysis of natural water samples were obtained.
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- Tiago Almeida Silva
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
- Minas Gerais State University, 38302-192, Ituiutaba, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Christian Gomes Morais Nascimento M, Carolina Robaina Vieira M, R P Rocha F, Almeida Silva T, Toito Suarez W. Flow-based green ceramics microdevice with smartphone image colorimetric detection for free chlorine determination in drinking water. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2023; 287:122096. [PMID: 36371811 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.122096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The residual free chlorine concentration is an important parameter to evaluate the potability of water and the efficiency of disinfection in the water treatment system. As a restricted range of residual free chlorine concentration at all points of the distribution network is needed to ensure efficiency and to avoid deleterious effects, fast and in situ quantification of this specie is important. This work deals with the development and validation of two procedures based on DPD (N,N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) and OT (ortho-tolidine, 3,3-dimethylbenzidine) for the determination of residual free chlorine in water by exploiting a flow-based microdevice built with Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) technology. The analytical signal was monitored by a smartphone camera through RGB values obtained by a free application (Color Grab®). Under optimized conditions, linear ranges within 0.6-2.5 mg/L and 0.1-2.3 mg/L were obtained for DPD and OT methods, with limits of detection and quantification of 0.023 and 0.077 mg/L (DPD) and 0.026 and 0.089 mg/L (OT). Precision expressed as RSD (2.0 mg/L free chlorine, n = 10), was 1.3 % and 0.7 %, respectively. Both procedures were successfully applied to the analysis of samples from a water treatment plant. The flow-based microdevice coupled to digital-image colorimetry is an innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective analytical tool for in-field chemical analysis.
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- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, University of São Paulo, P.O. Box 96, 13416-000 Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
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Costa LH, Vicentini R, Almeida Silva T, Vilela Franco D, Morais Da Silva L, Zanin H. Identification and quantification of the distributed capacitance and ionic resistance in carbon-based supercapacitors using electrochemical techniques and the analysis of the charge-storage dynamics. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Camargo JR, Silva TA, Rivas GA, Janegitz BC. Novel eco-friendly water-based conductive ink for the preparation of disposable screen-printed electrodes for sensing and biosensing applications. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.139968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Silva LP, Silva TA, Moraes FC, Fatibello-Filho O. A voltammetric sensor based on a carbon black and chitosan-stabilized gold nanoparticle nanocomposite for ketoconazole determination. Anal Methods 2021; 13:4495-4502. [PMID: 34514492 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay01321a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A modified glassy carbon electrode with carbon black (CB) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) within a crosslinked chitosan (CTS) film is proposed in this work. The electroanalytical performance of the modified CB-CTS-AuNPs/GCE has been evaluated towards the voltammetric sensing of ketoconazole (KTO), a widespread antifungal drug. The nanocomposite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and electrochemistry experiments. The evaluation of the electrochemical behaviour of KTO on the proposed modified electrode shows an irreversible oxidation process at a potential of +0.65 V (vs. Ag/AgCl (3.0 mol L-1 KCl)). This redox process was explored to carry out KTO sensing using square-wave voltammetry. The analytical curve was linear in the KTO concentration range from 0.10 to 2.9 μmol L-1, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.4 nmol L-1 and a sensitivity of 3.6 μA L μmol-1. This modified electrode was successfully applied to the determination of KTO in pharmaceutical formulations and biological fluid samples.
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- Laís Pereira Silva
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, 13560-970, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, 13560-970, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, 13560-970, Brazil.
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Silva MKS, Silva TA, Silva JAF, Costa LDA, Leal MLE, Bezerra RS, Costa HMS, Freitas-Júnior ACV. Carangoides bartholomaei (Cuvier, 1833) stomach: a source of aspartic proteases for industrial and biotechnological applications. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e234413. [PMID: 34105658 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.234413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The viscera and other residues from fish processing are commonly discarded by the fishing industry. These by-products can be a source of digestive enzymes with industrial and biotechnological potential. In this study, we aimed at the extraction, characterization, and application of acidic proteases from the stomach of Carangoides bartholomaei (Cuvier, 1833). A crude extract from the stomachs was obtained and submitted to a partial purification process by salting-out, which obtained a Purified Extract (PE) with a specific proteolytic activity of 54.0 U⋅mg-1. A purification of 1.9 fold and a yield of 41% were obtained. The PE presents two isoforms of acidic proteases and a maximum proteolytic activity at 45 °C and pH 2.0. The PE acidic proteolytic activity was stable in the pH range of 1.5 to 7.0 and temperature from 25 °C to 50 °C. Purified Extract kept 35% of its proteolytic activity at the presence of NaCl 15% (m/v) but was totally inhibited by pepstatin A. Purified Extract aspartic proteases presented high activity in the presence of heavy metals such as Cd2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, Al3+, and Cu2+. The utilization of PE as an enzymatic addictive in the collagen extraction from Nile tilapia scales has doubled the process yield. The results indicate the potential of these aspartic proteases for industrial and biotechnological applications.
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- M K S Silva
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Centro de Biociências, Departamento de Bioquímica, Laboratório de Enzimologia, Recife, PE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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Silva JAF, Silva MKS, Silva TA, Costa LDA, Leal MLE, Bezerra RS, Costa HMS, Freitas-Júnior ACV. Obtainment and characterization of digestive aspartic proteases from the fish Caranx hippos (Linnaeus, 1766). BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e234500. [PMID: 33787732 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.234500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
This work aimed to obtain aspartic proteases of industrial and biotechnological interest from the stomach of the crevalle jack fish (Caranx hippos). In order to do so, a crude extract (CE) of the stomach was obtained and subjected to a partial purification by salting-out, which resulted in the enzyme extract (EE) obtainment. EE proteases were characterized physicochemically and by means of zymogram. In addition, the effect of chemical agents on their activity was also assessed. By means of salting-out it was possible to obtain a purification of 1.6 times with a yield of 49.4%. Two acid proteases present in the EE were observed in zymogram. The optimum temperature and thermal stability for EE acidic proteases were 55 ºC and 45 °C, respectively. The optimum pH and pH stability found for these enzymes were pH 1.5 and 7.0, respectively. Total inhibition of EE acid proteolytic activity was observed in the presence of pepstatin A. dithiothreitol (DTT) and Ca2+ did not promote a significant effect on enzyme activity. In the presence of heavy metals, such as Al3+, Cd2+ and Hg2+, EE acidic proteases showed more than 70% of their enzymatic activity. The results show that it is possible to obtain, from the stomach of C. hippos, aspartic proteases with high proteolytic activity and characteristics that demonstrate potential for industrial and biotechnological applications.
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- J A F Silva
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Centro de Biociências, Departamento de Bioquímica, Laboratório de Enzimologia, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Laboratório de Biomoléculas de Organismos Aquáticos, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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Boriollo MFG, Alves VE, Silva TA, Silva JJ, Barros GBS, Dias CTS, Höfling JF, Oliveira NMS. Decrease of the DXR-induced genotoxicity and nongenotoxic effects of Theobroma cacao revealed by micronucleus assay. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 81:268-277. [PMID: 32696851 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.223687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the genotoxicity of lyophilized glycolic extract of Theobroma cacao Linné seeds (TCL), using the micronucleus assay in bone marrow of mice. The interaction between TCL and doxorubicin (DXR) was also analyzed. Experimental groups were evaluated 24-48 h after treatment with N-Nitroso-N-ethylurea (NEU: 50 mg/kg), DXR (5 mg/kg), NaCl (145 mM), TCL (0.5-2 g/kg), and TCL (2 g/kg) in combination with DXR (antigenotoxic assays). Analysis of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCEs) showed no significant differences between all the treatment doses of TCL and NaCl control. Mice experimentally treated with DXR and NEU significantly induced MNPCEs. However, a significant reduction of MNPCEs was also observed when TCL was administered in combination with the chemotherapeutic agent DXR. The analysis of the PCE/NCE ratio revealed no significant differences between the NaCl control, all doses of TCL, and DXR. However, there were significant differences in the PCE/NCE ratio between positive NEU control and all other treatments. The PCE/NCE ratio observed after treatment with TCL and DXR showed significant differences and intermediate values to controls (NaCl and NEU). This study suggests absence of genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of TCL, regardless of dose, sex, and time. TCL reduced genotoxic effects induced by DXR, suggesting potential antigenotoxic effects.
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- M F G Boriollo
- Laboratório de Genética Molecular, Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - FOP, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901, Bairro Areião, CEP 13414-903, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacogenética e Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano - UNIFENAS, Rodovia MG 179, Km 0, Campus Universitário, CEP 37132-440, Alfenas, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacogenética e Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano - UNIFENAS, Rodovia MG 179, Km 0, Campus Universitário, CEP 37132-440, Alfenas, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Genética Molecular, Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - FOP, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901, Bairro Areião, CEP 13414-903, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacogenética e Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano - UNIFENAS, Rodovia MG 179, Km 0, Campus Universitário, CEP 37132-440, Alfenas, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Escola de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz" - ESALQ, Universidade de são Paulo - USP, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CEP 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Genética Molecular, Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - FOP, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901, Bairro Areião, CEP 13414-903, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacogenética e Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano - UNIFENAS, Rodovia MG 179, Km 0, Campus Universitário, CEP 37132-440, Alfenas, MG, Brasil
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Silva TA, Wong A, Fatibello-Filho O. Electrochemical sensor based on ionic liquid and carbon black for voltammetric determination of Allura red colorant at nanomolar levels in soft drink powders. Talanta 2020; 209:120588. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Fava EL, Martimiano do Prado T, Almeida Silva T, Cruz de Moraes F, Censi Faria R, Fatibello‐Filho O. New Disposable Electrochemical Paper‐based Microfluidic Device with Multiplexed Electrodes for Biomarkers Determination in Urine Sample. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201900641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Elson Luiz Fava
- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, P.O. Box 676 13560-970, SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, P.O. Box 676 13560-970, SP Brazil
- Department of Metallurgy and Chemistry Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais Timóteo 35180-008, MG Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, P.O. Box 676 13560-970, SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, P.O. Box 676 13560-970, SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos, P.O. Box 676 13560-970, SP Brazil
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Santos AM, Silva TA, Vicentini FC, Fatibello-Filho O. Flow injection analysis system with electrochemical detection for the simultaneous determination of nanomolar levels of acetaminophen and codeine. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Silva TA, Khan MRK, Fatibello-Filho O, Collinson MM. Simultaneous electrochemical sensing of ascorbic acid and uric acid under biofouling conditions using nanoporous gold electrodes. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Montalvany-Antonucci CC, Duffles LF, de Arruda JAA, Zicker MC, de Oliveira S, Macari S, Garlet GP, Madeira MFM, Fukada SY, Andrade I, Teixeira MM, Mackay C, Vieira AT, Vinolo MA, Silva TA. Short-chain fatty acids and FFAR2 as suppressors of bone resorption. Bone 2019; 125:112-121. [PMID: 31100533 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) exert a variety of immune and metabolic functions by binding to G-protein-coupled receptors, mainly free fatty acid receptor 2 (FFAR2). However, the effects of SCFAs and FFARs on bone remodeling, especially in alveolar bone, have been less explored. In this study, we investigated the influence of the SCFA/FFAR2 axis on alveolar bone. Bone samples from wild-type (WT) and FFAR2-deficient mice (FFAR2-/-) were analyzed using micro-CT, histology and qPCR. WT and FFAR2-/- animals received a high-fiber diet (HFD) reported to increase circulating levels of SCFAs. Additionally, we analyzed the effects of SCFAs and a synthetic FFAR2 agonist, phenylacetamide-1 (CTMB), on bone cell differentiation. The participation of histone deacetylase inhibitors (iHDACs) in the effects of SCFAs was further assessed in vitro. CTMB treatment was also evaluated in vivo during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). FFAR2-/- mice exhibited deterioration of maxillary bone parameters. Consistent with this, FFAR2-/- mice exhibited a significant increase of OTM and changes in bone cell numbers and in the expression of remodeling markers. The HFD partially reversed bone loss in the maxillae of FFAR2-/- mice. In WT mice, the HFD induced changes in the bone markers apparently favoring a bone formation scenario. In vitro, bone marrow cells from FFAR2-/- mice exhibited increased differentiation into osteoclasts, while no changes in osteoblasts were observed. In line with this, differentiation of osteoclasts was diminished by SCFAs and CTMB. Moreover, CTMB treatment significantly reduced OTM. Pretreatment of osteoclasts with iHDACs did not modify the effects of SCFAs on these cells. In conclusion, SCFAs function as regulators of bone resorption. The effects of SCFAs on osteoclasts are dependent on FFAR2 activation and are independent of the inhibition of HDACs. FFAR2 agonists may be useful to control bone osteolysis.
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- C C Montalvany-Antonucci
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil; Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoinflammation, Department of Genetics, Evolution, Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry of Bauru, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacological Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Immunology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoinflammation, Department of Genetics, Evolution, Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil.
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Guerrero-Vargas JA, Silva TA, Macari S, de Las Casas EB, Garzón-Alvarado DA. Influence of interdigitation and expander type in the mechanical response of the midpalatal suture during maxillary expansion. Comput Methods Programs Biomed 2019; 176:195-209. [PMID: 31200906 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The orthopedic Maxillary Expansion (ME) procedure is used for treating the transverse maxillary deficiency. This pathology consists in a smaller transverse dimension in the maxilla and leads to malocclusion. The treatment takes advantage of the existence of the midpalatal suture (MPS), which corresponds to the junction at the palatine bones of its horizontal portions. The technique employs a device, conventionally a palatal expander attached to the posterior teeth, to separate the two maxillary bones in the MPS. The objective of this study was to analyze, using the Finite Element Method, the biomechanical behavior of the MPS when an expansion is applied. METHODS A Computer Tomography image of the maxilla was reconstructed, the suture geometry was modeled with different interdigitation levels and types of hyrax devices. A total of 12 geometric models (three levels for interdigitation and four types of hyrax devices) were prepared and analyzed taking into account the chewing forces and the expansion displacement. For each case, maximum principal stresses on the maxilla (bone), and equivalent stresses on the expander device (stainless steel) were observed. In the MPS, maximum principal stresses and directional displacement were evaluated. RESULTS The results showed that the interdigitation does not have an important influence on the deformation behavior of the maxilla but it affects the stress distribution. In addition, the type of expander device and anchorage have a direct relationship with the treatment effectiveness; larger deformation in the expansion direction was obtained with skeletal when compared to dental anchorage. CONCLUSIONS A study that allows a better understanding of the oral biomechanics during the application of ME was presented. To our knowledge, it is the first study based on computational simulations that takes into account bone structures, like maxilla and part of the skull, to analyze the interdigitation influence on the MPS behavior when exposed to a ME.
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- J A Guerrero-Vargas
- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ECCI, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Department of Clinical, Pathology and Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Structural Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Fava EL, Silva TA, Prado TMD, Moraes FCD, Faria RC, Fatibello-Filho O. Electrochemical paper-based microfluidic device for high throughput multiplexed analysis. Talanta 2019; 203:280-286. [PMID: 31202339 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.05.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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A disposable microfluidic electrochemical paper-based device for multiplexed analysis based on sixteen independent microfluidic channels with electrochemical detection is proposed. A major advantage of this work was the non-necessary use of a wax printer for devices manufacturing which has a high cost of operation. In addition, a commercial multiplexing module was used that has the multiplexing capability of 8-16 channels and, for the first time using this module, the strategy of multiplexing both the working and reference electrodes were used. These sixteen channels with the respective sensors can be operated employing one or multiple electrochemical techniques with good repeatability and reproducibility for high throughput analysis. As a proof of concept, the electrochemical performance of device was tested with ferrocenecarboxylic acid solution employing cyclic voltammetry, square-wave voltammetry, differential-pulse voltammetry and chronoamperometry. This innovative sensing platform presented capacity of production in large scale and application for clinical tests with safety and short time of assays. A biosensor was constructed using glucose oxidase on the platform for the glucose determination in urine as a non-invasive strategy. The analytical curve was linear in the glucose concentration range from 1.0 × 10-4 mol L-1 to 4 × 10-2 mol L-1, with a limit of detection of 3 × 10-5 mol L-1.
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- Elson Luiz Fava
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil; Department of Metallurgy and Chemistry, Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Timóteo, 35180-008, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, P.O. Box 676, 13560-970, SP, Brazil.
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Itkes MP, de Oliveira GG, Silva TA, Fatibello-Filho O, Janegitz BC. Voltammetric sensing of fenitrothion in natural water and orange juice samples using a single-walled carbon nanohorns and zein modified sensor. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Periodontal diseases are initiated by bacteria that accumulate in a biofilm on the tooth surface and affect the adjacent periodontal tissue. Systemic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) increase susceptibility to destructive periodontal diseases. In human studies and in animal models, these diseases have been shown to enhance inflammation in the periodontium and increase the risk or severity of periodontitis. All 3 systemic diseases are linked to a decrease in bacterial taxa associated with health and an increase in taxa associated with disease. Although there is controversy regarding the specific oral bacterial changes associated with each disease, it has been reported that diabetes increases the levels of Capnocytophaga, Porphyromonas, and Pseudomonas, while Prevotella and Selenomonas are increased in RA and Selenomonas, Leptotrichia, and Prevotella in SLE. In an animal model, diabetes increased the pathogenicity of the oral microbiome, as shown by increased inflammation, osteoclastogenesis, and periodontal bone loss when transferred to normal germ-free hosts. Moreover, in diabetic animals, the increased pathogenicity could be substantially reversed by inhibition of IL-17, indicating that host inflammation altered the microbial pathogenicity. Increased IL-17 has also been shown in SLE, RA, and leukocyte adhesion deficiency and may contribute to oral microbial changes in these diseases. Successful RA treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs partially reverses the oral microbial dysbiosis. Together, these data demonstrate that systemic diseases characterized by enhanced inflammation disturb the oral microbiota and point to IL-17 as key mediator in this process.
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- D T Graves
- 1 Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 2 Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 2 Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Lourencao BC, Silva TA, da Silva Santos M, Ferreira AG, Fatibello-Filho O. Sensitive voltammetric determination of hydroxyzine and its main metabolite cetirizine and identification of oxidation products by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2017.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Wong A, Silva TA, Fatibello-Filho O. Graphite Oxide and Gold Nanoparticles as Alternative Materials in the Design of a Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor for the Simultaneous Determination of Biological Species. ELECTROANAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201700357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Ademar Wong
- Department of Chemistry; Federal University of São Carlos; 13560-970 São Carlos, SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry; Federal University of São Carlos; 13560-970 São Carlos, SP Brazil
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Boriollo MFG, Silva TA, Rodrigues-Netto MF, Silva JJ, Marques MB, Dias CTS, Höfling JF, Resck MCC, Oliveira NMS. Reduction of doxorubicin-induced genotoxicity by Handroanthus impetiginosus in mouse bone marrow revealed by micronucleus assay. BRAZ J BIOL 2017; 78:1-12. [PMID: 28699970 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.18515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Handroanthus impetiginosus has long been used in traditional medicine and various studies have determined the presence of bioactive chemical compounds and potential phytotherapeutics. In this study, the genotoxicity of the lyophilized tincture of H. impetiginosus bark (THI) was evaluated in mouse bone marrow using micronucleus assays. The interaction between THI and genotoxic effects induced by the chemotherapeutic agent, doxorubicin (DXR), was also analyzed. Experimental groups were evaluated 24 to 48 h after treatment with N-nitroso-N-ethylurea (NEU; 50 mg/kg), DXR (5 mg/kg), sodium chloride (NaCl; 150 mM), and THI (0.5-2 g/kg). Antigenotoxic assays were carried out using THI (0.5 g/kg) in combination with NEU or DXR. Analysis of the micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCEs) indicated no significant differences between treatment doses of THI (0.5-2 g/kg) and NaCl. Polychromatic erythrocyte (PCE) to normochromatic erythrocyte (NCE) ratios did not indicate any statistical differences between DXR and THI or NaCl, but there were differences between THI and NaCl. A significant reduction in MNPCEs and PCE/NCE ratios was observed when THI was administered in combination with DXR. This study suggested the absence of THI genotoxicity that was dose-, time-, and gender-independent and the presence of moderate systemic toxicity that was dose-independent, but time- and gender-dependent. The combination of THI and DXR also suggested antigenotoxic effects, indicating that THI reduced genotoxic effects induced by chemotherapeutic agents.
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- M F G Boriollo
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Escola de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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Corrêa JD, Branco LGA, Calderaro DC, Mendonça SMS, Travassos DV, Ferreira GA, Teixeira AL, Abreu LG, Silva TA. Impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on oral health-related quality of life. Lupus 2017; 27:283-289. [PMID: 28679308 DOI: 10.1177/0961203317719147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Oral symptoms in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are often unexplored and affect the health-related quality of life. The aims of this study were: (a) to evaluate the oral health condition of SLE patients compared to control subjects without rheumatic diseases; (b) to determine the consequences of oral health condition in the quality of life of these two groups. Individuals with SLE ( n = 75) and without SLE ( n = 78) (control group), paired for gender and age, underwent complete oral examination. Sociodemographic and clinical information was obtained, and interviews were conducted using the Brazilian version of the oral health impact profile. The activity and damage of SLE disease were assessed, respectively, by the systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index 2000 and the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American College of Rheumatology damage index for systemic lupus erythematosus. When we analysed the oral health condition and hygiene habits of the participants, SLE patients exhibited an increased number of missing teeth despite their higher frequency of tooth brushing. No significant differences were verified in other habits and clinical parameters evaluated such as smoking, flossing, salivary flux, periodontitis, decayed and filled teeth. Patients with SLE presented with worse oral health-related quality of life than controls ( P = 0.011). The significant difference was on individuals' physical disability ( P = 0.002). The determinant of the negative impact on the oral health-related quality of life was prosthesis wearing ( P < 0.05). Overall, the oral health impact profile score was higher in individuals with moderate SLE damage compared to SLE individuals with no damage ( P = 0.043). Patients with SLE had a negative impact of oral condition on their quality of life. The evaluation of the oral health-related quality of life might be useful to monitor the effects of SLE on oral condition.
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- J D Corrêa
- 1 Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 2 Department of Locomotor System, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 3 Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 2 Department of Locomotor System, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 4 Department of Internal Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 5 Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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The inflammatory oral diseases are characterized by the persistent migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, monocytes, lymphocytes, plasma and mast cells, and osteoblasts and osteoclasts. In the last decade, there has been a great interest in the mediators responsible for the selective recruitment and activation of these cell types at inflammatory sites. Of these mediators, the chemokines have received particular attention in recent years. Chemokine messages are decoded by specific receptors that initiate signal transduction events, leading to a multitude of cellular responses, including chemotaxis and activation of inflammatory and bone cells. However, little is known about their role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory oral diseases. The purpose of this review is to summarize the findings regarding the role of chemokines in periapical and periodontal tissue inflammation, and the integration, into experimental models, of the information about the role of chemokines in human diseases.
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- T A Silva
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, CEP 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Silva TA, Zanin H, Corat EJ, Fatibello-Filho O. Simultaneous Voltammetric Determination of Paracetamol, Codeine and Caffeine on Diamond-like Carbon Porous Electrodes. ELECTROANAL 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201600665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Tiago Almeida Silva
- Department of Chemistry; Federal University of São Carlos; Rod. Washington Luís km 235 13560-970 São Carlos, SP Brazil
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- Carbon Sci-Tech Labs; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; University of Campinas; Av. Albert Einstein 400 13083-852 Campinas-SP Brazil
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- National Institute for Space Research; Av. dos Astronautas 1758 12227-010 São José dos Campos, SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry; Federal University of São Carlos; Rod. Washington Luís km 235 13560-970 São Carlos, SP Brazil
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May PW, Clegg M, Silva TA, Zanin H, Fatibello-Filho O, Celorrio V, Fermin DJ, Welch CC, Hazell G, Fisher L, Nobbs A, Su B. Diamond-coated 'black silicon' as a promising material for high-surface-area electrochemical electrodes and antibacterial surfaces. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:5737-5746. [PMID: 32263865 DOI: 10.1039/c6tb01774f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This report describes a method to fabricate high-surface-area boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes using so-called 'black silicon' (bSi) as a substrate. This is a synthetic nanostructured material that contains high-aspect-ratio nano-protrusions, such as spikes or needles, on the Si surface produced via plasma etching. We now show that coating a bSi surface composed of 15 μm-high needles conformably with BDD produces a robust electrochemical electrode with high sensitivity and high electroactive area. A clinically relevant demonstration of the efficacy of these electrodes is shown by measuring their sensitivity for detection of dopamine (DA) in the presence of an excess of uric acid (UA). Finally, the nanostructured surface of bSi has recently been found to generate a mechanical bactericidal effect, killing both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria at high rates. We will show that BDD-coated bSi also acts as an effective antibacterial surface, with the added advantage that being diamond-coated it is far more robust and less likely to become damaged than Si.
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- P W May
- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK.
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Silva TA, Pereira GF, Fatibello-Filho O, Eguiluz KIB, Salazar-Banda GR. Electroanalytical sensing of indigo carmine dye in water samples using a cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2016.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Pessoa-Neto OD, Silva TA, Bezerra dos Santos V, Fatibello-Filho O. A Compact Microcontrolled Microfluidic System for Photometric Determination of Phosphate in Natural Water Samples. Aust J Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1071/ch14602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A compact environmentally friendly microcontrolled microfluidic device ideal for in situ phosphate determination was developed based on a microsystem based on low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC) coupled to a light-emitting diode (LED)–photometer with a multicommutation flow analysis (MCFA) approach. The experimental parameters of the MCFA analyzer were optimized by chemometric studies. Under the best experimental conditions, limits of detection and quantification of 0.02 mg P L–1 and 0.07 mg P L–1, respectively, and a sampling frequency of 67 h–1 were estimated. Moreover, a low sample consumption of only 60 μL per determination was the other advantage that fully meets the requirements of sustainable research and green chemistry purposes.
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Moura AP, Taddei SRA, Queiroz-Junior CM, Madeira MFM, Rodrigues LFD, Garlet GP, Souza DG, Machado FS, Andrade I, Teixeira MM, Silva TA. The relevance of leukotrienes for bone resorption induced by mechanical loading. Bone 2014; 69:133-8. [PMID: 25270168 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2014.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Revised: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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5-Lipoxygenase (5-LO) metabolites are important pro-inflammatory lipid mediators. However, much still remains to be understood about the role of such mediators in bone remodeling. This study aimed to investigate the effect of 5-LO metabolites, LTB4 and CysLTs, in a model of mechanical loading-induced bone remodeling. Strain-induced tooth movement and consequently alveolar bone resorption/apposition was achieved by using a coil spring placed on molar and attached to incisors of C57BL6 (wild-type-WT), 5-LO deficient mice (5-LO(-/-)) and mice treated with 5-LO inhibitor (zileuton-ZN) or with antagonist of CysLTs receptor (montelukast-MT). The amount of bone resorption and the number of osteoclasts were determined morphometrically. The expression of inflammatory and bone remodeling markers in periodontium was analyzed by qPCR. Osteoclast differentiation and TNF-α production were evaluated in vitro using RAW 264.7 cells treated with LTB4 or LTD4. Bone resorption, TRAP(+) cells and expression of Tnfa, Il10 and Runx2 were significantly diminished in 5-LO(-/-), ZN- and MT-treated mice. The expression of Rank was also reduced in 5-LO(-/-) and MT-treated mice. Accordingly, LTB4 and LTD4 in association with RANKL promoted osteoclast differentiation and increased TNF-α release in vitro. These data demonstrate that the absence of 5-LO metabolites, LTB4 and CysLTs reduces osteoclast recruitment and differentiation, consequently diminishing bone resorption induced by mechanical loading. Thus, 5-LO might be a potential target for controlling bone resorption in physiological and pathological conditions.
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- A P Moura
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Department of Microbiology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Department of Microbiology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry of Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Vicentini FC, Silva TA, Pellatieri A, Janegitz BC, Fatibello-Filho O, Faria RC. Pb(II) determination in natural water using a carbon nanotubes paste electrode modified with crosslinked chitosan. Microchem J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2014.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vicentini FC, Elisa Ravanini A, Silva TA, Janegitz BC, Zucolotto V, Fatibello-Filho O. A novel architecture based upon multi-walled carbon nanotubes and ionic liquid to improve the electroanalytical detection of ciprofibrate. Analyst 2014; 139:3961-7. [DOI: 10.1039/c4an00861h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Silva TA, Zanin H, Saito E, Medeiros RA, Vicentini FC, Corat EJ, Fatibello-Filho O. Electrochemical behaviour of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide nanocomposite as electrode material. Electrochim Acta 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Silva TA, Zanin H, Vicentini FC, Corat EJ, Fatibello-Filho O. Differential pulse adsorptive stripping voltammetric determination of nanomolar levels of atorvastatin calcium in pharmaceutical and biological samples using a vertically aligned carbon nanotube/graphene oxide electrode. Analyst 2014; 139:2832-41. [DOI: 10.1039/c4an00111g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Madeira MFM, Queiroz-Junior CM, Cisalpino D, Werneck SMC, Kikuchi H, Fujise O, Ryffel B, Silva TA, Teixeira MM, Souza DG. MyD88 is essential for alveolar bone loss induced by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans lipopolysaccharide in mice. Mol Oral Microbiol 2013; 28:415-24. [PMID: 23906379 DOI: 10.1111/omi.12034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a Gram-negative bacteria highly associated with localized aggressive periodontitis. The recognition of microbial factors, such as lipopolysaccharide from A. actinomycetemcomitans ((Aa)LPS), in the oral environment is made mainly by surface receptors known as Toll-like receptors (TLR). TLR4 is the major LPS receptor. This interaction leads to the production of inflammatory cytokines by myeloid differentiation primary-response protein 88 (MyD88) -dependent and -independent pathways, which may involve the adaptor Toll/interleukin-1 receptor-domain-containing adaptor inducing interferon-β (TRIF). The aim of this study was to assess the involvement of MyD88 in alveolar bone loss induced by (Aa)LPS in mice. C57BL6/J wild-type (WT) mice, MyD88, TRIF or TRIF/MyD88 knockout mice received 10 injections of Aa LPS strain FDC Y4 (5 μg in 3 μl), in the palatal gingival tissue of the right first molar, every 48 h. Phosphate-buffered saline was injected in the opposite side and used as control. Animals were sacrificed 24 h after the 10th injection and the maxillae were removed for macroscopic and biochemical analyses. The injections of Aa LPS induced significant alveolar bone loss in WT mice. In the absence of MyD88 or TRIF/MyD88 no bone loss induced by (Aa)LPS was observed. In contrast, responses in TRIF(-/-) mice were similar to those in WT mice. Diminished bone loss in the absence of MyD88 was associated with fewer TRAP-positive cells and increased expression of osteoblast markers, RUNX2 and osteopontin. There was also reduced tumor necrosis factor-α production in MyD88(-/-) mice. There was less osteoclast differentiation of hematopoietic bone marrow cells from MyD88(-/-) mice after (Aa)LPS stimulation. Hence, the signaling through MyD88 is pivotal for (Aa)LPS-induced osteoclast formation and alveolar bone loss.
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- M F M Madeira
- Departamento de Microbiologia, ICB, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, ICB, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Santana AR, Amorim FF, Soares FB, de Souza Godoy LG, de Jesus Almeida L, Rodrigues TA, de Andrade Filho GM, Silva TA, da Silva Neto OG, Rocha PHG, Ferreira PN, Amorim APP, Bastos de Moura E, de Araújo Neto JA, de Oliveira Maia M. Comparison of CURB-65 and CRB-65 as predictors of death in community-acquired pneumonia in adults admitted to an ICU. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3891493 DOI: 10.1186/cc12655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Santana AR, Amorim FF, Soares FB, de Souza Godoy LG, de Jesus Almeida L, Rodrigues TA, Menezes de Andrade Filho G, Silva TA, de Souza JL, Ogliari KCM, Ferreira PN, Amorim APP, de Moura EB, de Araújo Neto JA, de Oliveira Maia M. Acute kidney injury according to RIFLE criteria in an ICU: incidence and mortality impact. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3890969 DOI: 10.1186/cc12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Santana AR, Amorim FF, Soares FB, de Souza Godoy LG, de Jesus Almeida L, Rodrigues TA, de Andrade Filho GM, Silva TA, de Carvalho Santos LC, de Araújo MPB, Ferreira PN, Amorim APP, de Moura EB, de Araújo Neto JA, de Oliveira Maia M. Role of hypothermia in the immediate postoperative period on mortality in a surgical ICU. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3891297 DOI: 10.1186/cc12675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Filho GM, Silva TA, Santana AR, Soares FB, Almeida LJ, Godoy LG, Rodrigues TA, Maia MO, Neto JA, Amorim AP, Moura EB, Amorim FF. Impact of the time elapsed between ICU request and actual admission on mortality and length of stay. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3643162 DOI: 10.1186/cc12425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Amorim FF, Moura EB, Santana AR, Soares FB, Godoy LG, Rodrigues TA, Almeida LJ, FIlho GM, Silva TA, Amorim AP, Neto JA, Maia MO. Lactate clearance as a determinant of mortality in surgical patients. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3642496 DOI: 10.1186/cc12154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Omena EP, Lavrado HP, Paranhos R, Silva TA. Spatial distribution of intertidal sandy beach polychaeta along an estuarine and morphodynamic gradient in an eutrophic tropical bay. Mar Pollut Bull 2012; 64:1861-1873. [PMID: 22818168 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Revised: 05/28/2012] [Accepted: 06/02/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The spatial distribution of polychaeta along pollution gradients often reflects different degrees of disturbance. In order to evaluate polychaeta fauna of an organically polluted tropical bay, 20 sandy beaches distributed in five areas were sampled. The relationship between community structure, slope, beach index, exposure, sediment and water quality parameters were analysed. Multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) showed differences among areas and beaches. Scolelepis chilensis dominated at mouth of bay beaches whereas Streblospio gynobranchiata and Capitella capitata complex, at inner beaches. Highest polychaete density was recorded at areas 3 and 5 with the dominance of Saccocirrus sp. and the organic indicator species C. capitata complex and Polydora sp. The most important factors obtained from canonical analysis were sorting, slope, mud and organic matter percentage. Marine biotic index (AMBI) showed that areas 3 and 5 were highly affected by anthropogenic factors, given that a poor polychaeta fauna, dominated by opportunistic species, were found. Polychaete assemblages were affected by eutrophication along an estuarine gradient as well as by morphodynamic condition of the beaches.
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- Departamento de Biologia Marinha, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Ilha do Fundão, 21941-913 Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.
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Resende RG, Correia-Silva JDF, Silva TA, Xavier SG, Bittencourt H, Gomez RS, Abreu MHNG. Saliva and blood interferon gamma levels andIFNGgenotypes in acute graft-versus-host disease. Oral Dis 2012; 18:816-22. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2012.01955.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Correia-Silva JF, Resende RG, Arão TC, Abreu MHNG, Teixeira MM, Bittencourt H, Silva TA, Gomez RS. HCMV gB genotype and its association with cytokine levels in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Oral Dis 2011; 17:530-7. [PMID: 21332604 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2011.01801.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glycoprotein B (gB) has been implicated in determining the pathogenicity and clinical outcomes of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) disease. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of gB genotypes in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and the relationship between it and cytokine levels in saliva and blood samples. The impact of these parameters on patients' survival was also investigated. METHODS Samples were obtained from 63 patients receiving an allo-HSCT. HCMV gB genotyping was carried out by multiplex nested PCR. The cytokine levels were assessed using ELISA assay. RESULTS A single or mixed genotype infection was detected in the saliva and blood of 36/63 and 52/63 subjects, respectively. Patients with gB2 in their saliva showed lower IL-10 levels in comparison with patients without gB2. Reduced blood levels of IFN-γ and IL-1β were also found in recipients with the HCMV gB4 genotype compared with patients without it. Decreased IL-1β and increased IL-10 blood levels were associated with lower survival. However, HCMV gB genotypes have no impact on patient outcome. CONCLUSION Decreased IL-1β and increased IL-10 levels in the blood are associated with lower survival. HCMV genotypes are associated with different cytokine levels in saliva and blood.
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- J F Correia-Silva
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the microscopic characteristics and densities (per mm(2) ) of tryptase(+) mast cells, CD4(+) T helper lymphocytes, CD45RO(+) memory T lymphocytes, foxp3(+) T regulatory lymphocytes, CD20(+) B lymphocytes, CD68(+) macrophages, and CD31(+) blood vessels in human dental pulpitis (n=38) and healthy pulpal tissue (n=6). METHODOLOGY The pulps of 38 human teeth with a clinical diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis were removed by pulpectomy. The pulp tissue was immersed in 10% buffered formalin for evaluation using light microscopy. Tryptase, CD4, CD45RO, foxp3, CD20, CD68, and CD31 expressions were analysed using immunohistochemistry; other microscopic features, such as intensity of inflammatory infiltrate and collagen deposition, were evaluated using haematoxylin and eosin stain. Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests were used for statistical analysis. The significance level was set at α=5%. RESULTS Two microscopic patterns of pulpitis were found: group 1 (G1) (n=15) had an intense inflammatory infiltrate and mild collagen deposition; conversely, group 2 (G2) (n=23) had a scarce inflammatory infiltrate and intense collagen deposition. The numbers of CD68(+) macrophages (P=0.004) and CD20(+) B (P=0.068) lymphocytes and the density of blood vessels (P=0.002) were higher in G1 than in G2. However, a similar number of CD4(+) and CD45RO(+) T lymphocytes was found in both groups (P>0.05). When present, tryptase(+) mast cells were equally distributed in G1 and G2, whereas foxp3(+) T regulatory lymphocytes were detected in 59% and 14% of the samples of G1 and G2. Controls exhibited lower numbers of foxp3, tryptase, CD4, CD45RO, CD68 and CD20 positive cells than G1 and G2. CONCLUSIONS Irreversible pulpitis had distinct microscopic features with important quantitative and qualitative differences in inflammatory cell infiltration.
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- K F Bruno
- Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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Andrade I, Taddei SRA, Garlet GP, Garlet TP, Teixeira AL, Silva TA, Teixeira MM. CCR5 down-regulates osteoclast function in orthodontic tooth movement. J Dent Res 2009; 88:1037-41. [PMID: 19828893 DOI: 10.1177/0022034509346230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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During orthodontic tooth movement, there is local production of chemokines and an influx of leukocytes into the periodontium. CCL5 plays an important role in osteoclast recruitment and activation. This study aimed to investigate whether the CCR5-receptor influences these events and, consequently, orthodontic tooth movement. An orthodontic appliance was placed in wild-type mice (WT) and CCR5-deficient mice (CCR5(-/-)). The expression of mediators involved in bone remodeling was evaluated in periodontal tissues by Real-time PCR. The number of TRAP-positive osteoclasts and the expression of cathepsin K, RANKL, and MMP13 were significantly higher in CCR5(-/-). Meanwhile, the expression of two osteoblastic differentiation markers, RUNX2 and osteocalcin, and that of bone resorption regulators, IL-10 and OPG, were lower in CCR5(-/-). Analysis of the data also showed that CCR5(-/-) exhibited a greater amount of tooth movement after 7 days of mechanical loading. The results suggested that CCR5 might be a down-regulator of alveolar bone resorption during orthodontic movement.
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- I Andrade
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Av. Dom José Gaspar 500, CEP 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Fukada SY, Silva TA, Saconato IF, Garlet GP, Avila-Campos MJ, Silva JS, Cunha FQ. iNOS-derived nitric oxide modulates infection-stimulated bone loss. J Dent Res 2009; 87:1155-9. [PMID: 19029085 DOI: 10.1177/154405910808701207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO) derived from inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) plays an important role in host defense, as well as in inflammation-induced tissue lesions. Here we evaluated the role of NO in bone loss in bacterial infection-induced apical periodontitis by using iNOS-deficient mice (iNOS(-/-)). The iNOS(-/-) mice developed greater inflammatory cell recruitment and osteolytic lesions than WT mice. Moreover, tartrate-resistant acid-phosphatase-positive (TRAP(+)) osteoclasts were significantly more numerous in iNOS(-/-) mice. Furthermore, the increased bone resorption in iNOS(-/-) mice also correlated with the increased expression of receptor activator NF-kappaB (RANK), stromal-cell-derived factor-1 alpha (SDF-1 alpha/CXCL12), and reduced expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG). These results show that NO deficiency was associated with an imbalance of bone-resorption-modulating factors, leading to severe infection-stimulated bone loss.
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- S Y Fukada
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Monte Alegre, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto SP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Garlet GP, Cardoso CR, Silva TA, Ferreira BR, Avila-Campos MJ, Cunha FQ, Silva JS. Cytokine pattern determines the progression of experimental periodontal disease induced by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans through the modulation of MMPs, RANKL, and their physiological inhibitors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 21:12-20. [PMID: 16390336 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-302x.2005.00245.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Inflammatory and immune reactions raised in response to periodontopathogens are thought to trigger periodontal tissue destruction. We therefore investigated the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and the osteoclastogenic factor RANKL (receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand), their respective inhibitors TIMPs (tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases) and OPG (osteoprotegerin) and their possible correlation with the expression of inflammatory and regulatory cytokines in the course of experimental periodontal disease in mice. METHODS We characterized the time course of leukocyte migration and alveolar bone loss in C57BL/6 mice infected with Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RealTime PCR) and ELISA were performed to determine the expression of MMPs, TIMPs, RANKL, OPG and cathepsin K, interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interferon-gamma, interleukin-12, interleukin-4 and interleukin-10 in periodontal tissue samples harvested throughout the course of experimental disease. RESULTS Oral inoculation of A. actinomycetemcomitans results in an intense and widespread migration of leukocytes to the gingival tissues, besides marked alveolar bone resorption. Our data also demonstrate two distinct patterns of MMP/TIMP and RANKL/OPG expression in the course of experimental periodontal disease. The expression of MMPs (MMP-1, 2 and 9) and RANKL was correlated with the expression of interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interferon-gamma, in a time period characterized by the intense increase of inflammatory reaction and alveolar bone loss. On the other hand, interleukin-4 and interleukin-10 were associated with higher expression of TIMPs (TIMP 1, 2 and 3) and OPG, with a lower expression of MMPs and RANKL, and with reduced rates of increase of cellular infiltration in periodontal tissues and alveolar bone loss. CONCLUSIONS It is possible that the pattern of cytokines produced in periodontal tissues determines the progression and the severity of experimental periodontal disease, controlling the breakdown of soft and bone tissues through the balance between MMPs/TIMP and RANKL/OPG expression in gingival tissues.
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- G P Garlet
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, School of Medicine-USP, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Silva TA, Garlet GP, Lara VS, Martins W, Silva JS, Cunha FQ. Differential expression of chemokines and chemokine receptors in inflammatory periapical diseases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 20:310-6. [PMID: 16101967 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-302x.2005.00232.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Periapical lesions are thought to be the result of a local inflammatory response mediated by inflammatory cell infiltration and production of inflammatory mediators. Although chemokines are strongly implicated in the migration and activation of leukocytes in different inflammatory diseases and experimental models, little is known regarding the expression of chemokines and their receptors in human apical periodontitis. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS The objective of this study was to determine the expression of chemokines and their receptors by real-time polymerase chain reaction in samples obtained from healthy gingiva, periapical granulomas, and inflammatory periradicular cysts. The inflammatory infiltrate was characterized by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Comparing cysts and granulomas, an increase in CD4+ and CD8+ cells was observed in granulomas, despite the similar numbers of CD45RO-positive cells detected in both lesions. The analysis of mRNA expression revealed increased levels of CCR1, CCR2, CCR3, CCR5, CXCR1, and CXCR3 in both types of lesion compared with controls. Cysts exhibited a higher expression of CCR3, CCR5, CXCR1, and CXCR3 compared to granulomas. A significantly higher expression of RANTES, IP-10, and MCP-1 was detected in cysts compared with controls or granulomas. The expression of interleukin-8, MIP-1alpha, and MIP-1beta was not different in the three experimental groups. CONCLUSIONS The increase in Th1 type (CCR1, CCR5, and CXCR3) and Th2 type (CCR2 and CCR3) receptors in both periapical lesions suggests the concomitant occurrence of Th1 and Th2 responses. Furthermore, the prevalent expression of the receptors CCR3, CCR5, CXCR1, and CXCR3 and of the chemokines RANTES, IP-10, and MCP-1 in cysts may point to a role in the progression of granulomas to cysts.
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- T A Silva
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
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Silva TA, Lara VS, Silva JS, Oliveira SHP, Butler WT, Cunha FQ. Macrophages and mast cells control the neutrophil migration induced by dentin proteins. J Dent Res 2005; 84:79-83. [PMID: 15615881 DOI: 10.1177/154405910508400114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dentin sialoprotein (DSP) and dentin phosphoprotein (DPP), the major dentin proteins, have been shown to induce neutrophil migration through release of IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, MIP-2, and KC. However, the sources of these mediators were not determined. Here, the roles of macrophages and mast cells (MC) in dentin-induced neutrophil accumulation were investigated. Peritoneal MC depletion or the enhancement of macrophage population increased DSP- and DPP-induced neutrophil extravasation. Moreover, supernatants from DSP- and DPP-stimulated macrophages caused neutrophil migration. The release of neutrophil chemotactic factor by macrophages was inhibited by dexamethasone or the supernatant of DSP-treated MC. Consistently, dexamethasone and the MC supernatant inhibited the production of IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, and MIP-2 by macrophages. This inhibitory activity of the DSP-stimulated MC was neutralized by anti-IL-4 and anti-IL-10 antibodies. These results indicate that dentin induces the release of the neutrophil chemotactic substance(s) by macrophages, which are down-modulated by MC-derived IL-4 and IL-10.
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- T A Silva
- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry of Bauru, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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